NAWRA’s response to SSAC review into mandatory reconsideration

In Feb 2016, the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) announced that they were conducting a review of decision making and mandatory reconsideration in the DWP and HMRC. NAWRA surveyed its members to find out about their experiences of advising claimants.  We received 163 responses from members all over the UK.  This evidence informed our response. Thanks to everyone who contributed Read more…

NAWRA committee elections 2016

The committee directs the policy and general management of the affairs of NAWRA.  It consists of representatives from each of the English regions plus two from Wales, one from Scotland, one from Northern Ireland and one nominated by CPAG.  This gives a total of 14 representatives. The representatives of the English regions and Wales must be elected every two years Read more…

SSAC review of decision making and MR

The Social Security Advisory Committee are reviewing decision-making and mandatory reconsideration in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).  The review is part of the committee’s independent work programme and will focus on mandatory reconsideration before appeal. As part of NAWRA’s aims to challenge, influence and improve welfare rights policy and legislation, we undertook Read more…